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/Sounds like the English word "jos" + "eh" (as in "egg") + "AHR" (as in "art")/

Meaning

To steal or swipe, usually small things. Argentine street slang that sounds a bit lighter than "robar" but means exactly the same thing. Think of someone lifting your phone on the bus or swiping your wallet in the subway. Very common in Buenos Aires everyday slang.

Examples

They swiped his phone on the bus.

Watch your backpack, they will steal anything around here.

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Regional synonyms

A hot broth made from fish head or bones, lemon, and chili. In Peru, chilcano is the most popular morning-after hangover remedy: warm, restorative, and deeply comforting. Served at cevicherías and market stalls from early morning for those who had a long night.